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On Oct. 23, 1926, Henry Stuart placed the last brick on his Round House in Montrose. Just over 100 years later, the Round House has found a new home. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Fairhope's iconic structure …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/11/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — One came home by hitchhiking from Birmingham.
Another found himself drawing Christmas cards for an entire military division in China.
One parachuted from a failing aircraft …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/11/26 |
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The City of Daphne announced that it has been awarded $8.1 million as part of a 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant.
The city says the $8.1 million in federal grant money, …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/10/26 |
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The Fairhope Yacht Club Auxiliary is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a limited-edition Christmas ornament featuring several familiar sights from the local community.
The 2026 …
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11/9/26
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The City of Daphne is moving forward with plans to demolish two buildings along U.S. 98 as part of an effort to combat blight in the area.
City council approved the demolition of a property …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/5/26 |
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The Fairhope Film Festival returns next week for its 14th edition, bringing filmmakers from across the country and around the world to the Eastern Shore for four days to celebrate moviemaking and to …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/5/26 |
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LOXLEY — The Loxley Planning Commission voted to table a proposed 663-lot residential development until its Dec. 10 meeting, allowing the developer additional time to address concerns about …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/5/26 |
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On election night, Jerry Carl and his supporters gathered at the Fort Whiting Reception Hall in Mobile, hoping the results would return him to his former District 1 seat. Carl’s watch party …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/4/26 |
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SPANISH FORT — The Alabama Coastal Foundation celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Oyster Shell Recycling Program on Friday, Oct. 30, highlighting a decade of efforts to restore oyster reefs, …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/4/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Amanda Calhoun and Stephanie Bell, who lead Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope, were named Silver Alabama Retailers of the Year by the Alabama Retail Association.
Founded in 1943, the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/2/26 |
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The Fairhope Public Library will host local author and personal chef Pamela Hunter, also known as Pamela Boleyn, for an author talk Monday, Nov. 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Giddens Conference Room at …
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10/30/26
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At least six patients were treated at Thomas Hospital after possible bat bites or other exposures in a single week, raising concerns about rabies and bringing health officials to remind Baldwin …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/26 |
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The Friends of the Spanish Fort Public Library will host a three-day fundraiser Nov. 5-7 bringing together more than 17 local authors to celebrate the area's literary talent while raising funds for …
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10/28/26
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Finis origine pendet.
The end depends upon the beginning.
Every meaningful journey begins with an explicit destination in mind, a clear concept of what constitutes a successful voyage, the …
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By Bob Echols
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/28/26 |
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The Barnwell Community Organization will celebrate the history and restoration of a treasured local landmark during the sixth annual Barnwell Community Day: Barbecue & Spuds Festival on Saturday, …
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10/27/26
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Amid growing concerns about cameras such as those provided by Flock Safety across the U.S., Daphne’s police chief has said the use of license plate readers has helped law enforcement in several …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — A plot of land that is home to a part of Fairhope’s history will soon become a new space to bring people and families together.
The City of Fairhope and the Fairhope/Point Clear …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/26 |
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The Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education will open its Fairhope campus to the community Nov. 7 for a Fall Festival celebrating the school's more than 119-year history of hands-on learning. …
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10/22/26
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The Alabama Supreme Court ordered Friday that part of a lawsuit involving the city of Fairhope and a regional developer be dismissed.
The state’s highest court ruled that Fairhope and the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/21/26 |
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Hurricane Isaias struck the Gulf Coast on the night of Friday, Oct. 9, hitting Destin, Florida. However, Baldwin County managed to avoid the worst of it despite power outages and trees collapsing …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/21/26 |